10 Beauty Ingredients From Your Kitchen

Did you know that your kitchen is a beauty wonderland? It’s filled with foods that not only taste delicious, but can also help you out in your time of need. You’ve got ingredients filled with antioxidants, enzymes, and nutrients from nature — perfect for your next beauty issue. Because, let’s be real, we know there will be one!

I think we’re so amped up by all the beauty products on the market, we forget that there are simple and effective DIY treatments we can do at home — all with the help of a few beauty ingredients from your kitchen. Yes! That avocado you’re dying to eat for lunch will help you get the soft skin and hair that you’re looking for. Seriously, avocados are amazing!

Here are 10 beauty ingredients from your kitchen! Which one is your favorite?

10 BEAUTY INGREDIENTS FROM YOUR KITCHEN 1 of 11

SUGAR 2 of 11

We love sugar! Not only is it sweet, but it can also be used in a number of beauty scrubs to exfoliate the skin. It's a great way to rejuvenate it too! Check out this simple Cinnamon Sugar Scrub recipe.

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MAYONNAISE 3 of 11

I admit to being a little bit of a mayonnaise freak. It's so good! But did you know it's also an awesome hair conditioner for dry hair? Thank you, egg yolks! Check out this tutorial on How to Use Mayonnaise as a Hair Conditioner.

Avocados are my favorite super fruit out there! They're packed with all kinds of good stuff. Use them in your next hair or face mask for their moisturizing benefits. Try this Avocado Face Mask recipe for a healthy glow.

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OATMEAL 6 of 11

Oh, oatmeal ... you're so delicious and healthy. And you were so wonderful that night you helped me soothe my irritated skin. I don't know what I'd do without you! But I do know what else I can do with you after reading 5 Ways to Make Oatmeal Your Absolute Beauty Secret.

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